It’s Here! Enjoy the Holiday Season With These Helpful Tips
Here we go! We’re back into the whirlwind season again. The holidays can bring that combo of excitement mixed with a touch (or a large dose) of overwhelm.
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Live Your Life Fully – It Is a Gift and a Blessing to Your Child
“There is no greater burden to a child than the unlived life of the parent.” – Carl Jung.
So reading this quote for the first time was an a-ha moment for me!
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Maya Angelou: See Ten Fierce, Enlightening Quotes About Her Mother and Motherhood
Oh, how I wish I’d read this book in 2013 – the year it was published! There’s so much to learn on each and every page.
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Eight Spiritual Advantages of Being a Single Mom
A few days ago, I was having lunch with a few friends, and the topic of being a single mom came up.
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Focus On Your Happiness? Why It’s a Loving Example for Your Kids
Those blissful moments of coming home with a newborn baby are impossible to describe. The connection and a sense of purpose are intoxicating.
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Preparing For Empty Nest? See Six Strategies to Support You
I remember having dinner with a group of friends a few years ago and hearing my friend Liz talk about preparing for her upcoming “empty nest.”
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How to Be a Healthy Parent: Interesting Advice From My Therapist
A few weeks ago, I called my therapist, Ellen, desperate for help. My daughter was going through a super challenging situation with her friend Samantha, and I was feeling helpless and upset.
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A Mother’s Words: How They Shape and Inspire Who You Become
Do you remember that famous scene from The Help where the nanny tells the little girl: “You is kind, you is smart, you is important”?
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What’s Inside Grandma’s Book? The Generous Gift of Her Truth
Two weeks ago, my parents visited us for my mom’s 70th birthday. It was a special celebration as we hadn’t spent time with them in over six months, and 70 is a pretty big deal!
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What Do Moms Need to Have a Phenomenal Summer? Check Out This List
Summer is finally here, and it’s time to think about what every mom needs to enjoy this season to its fullest!
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Parenting Adult Children? It’s a Balancing Act With Exciting Opportunities
Since when did my daughter become an adult? I’m still scratching my head as I write this. “Parenting adult children” is something other moms must do.
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Single Mom Wisdom : How to Redefine Your Story and Feel Connected
The term “single mom” has always bothered me. The word “single” in and of itself brings up feelings of aloneness and isolation.
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Eight Spiritual Quotes on Motherhood That Celebrate and Inspire
How do you explain the nuances and depth of motherhood in a few words? I’ve put together some spiritual quotes on motherhood here.
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Who Is Your Wise Woman? A Helpful, Calming Inner Resource
Have you heard of the concept of our inner “wise woman”? It may sound very woo-woo, but the wise woman is a powerful inner resource that we all have available to us.
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The Importance of Self-Compassion for Mothers
I recently sat down with Barbara Green, Ph.D., to discuss the importance of self-compassion for mothers. Dr. Green is a licensed psychologist specializing in integrating traditional therapy with a well-rounded wellness model for optimal health and wellbeing.
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How Motherhood Has Been My Greatest Teacher
Motherhood has been my greatest teacher in all ways. Thus far, my biggest lessons occurred when my daughter was starting high school.
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Motherhood Reframed: A Time for Your Spirit to Soar
The term ‘motherhood reframed’ turns the conventional idea of motherhood upside down. By embracing motherhood as a powerful transformational force, and reframing it as a personal call to growth and movement toward deep healing, we can view motherhood as a spiritual calling.
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Gap Semester – Is It Worth It? YES! Phenomenal Opportunity for Your Teen
2020 brought it’s share of twists and turns, especially for the graduating high school class. Before this summer, I had never thought about or considered sending our 18-year-old on a gap semester program.
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Nine Powerful Quotes on Motherhood: Rejoice in Pure Wisdom
Powerful quotes on motherhood have been written throughout time by many poets and authors. They seek to deeply understand the meaning of motherhood and the connection between mother and child.
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